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BIO

Hamish Linklater has consistently drawn raves for his performances in such Off-Broadway productions as The School for Lies (Obie Award), Twelfth Night (Drama Desk nomination), The Merchant of Venice, The Winter's Tale, Good Thing (also in L.A.) and as Laertes opposite Liev Schreiber's Hamlet. He is known to television and film audiences for his five seasons on the hit CBS show The New Adventures of Old Christine, as well as the films Fantastic Four, Groove (official Sundance selection), the current The Future and the upcoming Lola Versus and Battleship.

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STAGE CREDITS

Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia!
[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2017
Harry
Cymbeline
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Cloten
Posthumus Leonatus
Cloten
Posthumus Leonatus
Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing
[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, 2014
Benedick
Seminar Seminar
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2011
Martin
The School for Lies The School for Lies
[Off-Broadway]
Classic Stage Company Production, 2011
Frank
The Winter's Tale The Winter's Tale
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer
The Merchant of Venice The Merchant of Venice
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Twelfth Night
[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2009
Sir Andrew Aguecheek
The Busy World is Hushed
[Off-Broadway]
2006
Brandt
Recent Tragic Events
[Off-Broadway]
2003
Andrew
Good Thing
[Off-Broadway]
2001
Dean
Hamlet
[Off-Broadway]
1999
Laertes
The Chemistry of Change
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

Writing

The Vandal
Playwright
The Whirligig
Playwright

Movies

Groove
[ 2000 ] David
Final Draft
[ 2003 ] Marty
Fantastic Four
[ 2005 ] Leonard
The Future
[ 2011 ] Jon
Battleship
[ 2012 ] Cal Zapata
Lola Versus
[ 2012 ] Henry
Redemption Trail
[ 2013 ] David
42
[ 2013 ] Ralph Branca
Magic in the Moonlight
[ 2014 ] Brice Catledge
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
[ 2014 ] Tommy Altmann
The Big Short
[ 2015 ] Porter Collins
One More Time
[ 2015 ] Tim
Ithaca
[ 2015 ] Tom Spangler
Unicorn Store
[ 2017 ] Gary
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 2017 ] Lysander
You Can't Say No
[ 2018 ] Miles
Paper Year
[ 2018 ] Noah Bearinger
10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up
[ 2020 ] Benjamin
Dead for a Dollar
[ 2022 ] Martin Kidd
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
Barron's Cove
[ 2024 ] Lyle
Nickel Boys
[ 2024 ] Spencer
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
[ 2025 ]

TV Shows

Gideon's Crossing
Dr. Bruce Cherry
Legion
Clark
The Crazy Ones
Andrew Keanelly
The Good Wife
David LaGuardia
The New Adventures of Old Christine
Matthew Kimble
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
Batman
Manhunt
Abraham Lincoln
American Horror Story
Oscars Presenter
Batman: Caped Crusader
[ 2024-2025 ] BatmanBruce Wayne (voice)

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The Comedy of Errors

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2012 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, The School for Lies

The Lortels - 2012 - Outstanding Lead Actor

Hamish Linklater, The School For Lies


winner
Obie Awards - 2011 - Performance

Hamish Linklater, School for Lies

Drama Desk Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Hamish Linklater, Twelfth Night

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TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather Photo
TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Play Festival Postponed Due to Dangerous Weather
by Gillian Blum - Feb 23, 2026

Due to the dangerous weather slated to hit New York City today, Animus Theatre Company announced it will postpone its Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts Play Festival, tomorrow, February 23 at Circle in the Square Theater.
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event Photo
Full Cast Announced for TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS for Marathon Reading Event
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

James Caan, Michael Rispoli, Raul Segarra, and Sarah Shapiro will star in the daylong theater reading festival TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS, showcasing continuous performances.
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances Photo
Audible Theater's THE DISAPPEAR Enters Final Two Weeks of Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt – now in its final two weeks of performances.
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS Photo
Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and More Join TWELVE HOURS WITH TRACY LETTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 10, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, has revealed more participating stars, including Beanie Feldstein, John Gallagher Jr. and more.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! Firs Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 5, 2026- Bob the Drag Queen In MOULIN ROUGE! First Look
by - Feb 5, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is February 5, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR Photo
Video: Watch Hamish Linklater & Miriam Silverman in Audible Theatre's THE DISAPPEAR
by Michael Major - Feb 4, 2026

Audible Theater has released a new clip from the world premiere play The Disappear, featuring Hamish Linklater and Miriam Silverman. Watch the exclusive video now!
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup Photo
Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer Join The Drama League's DIRECTORFEST Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 27, 2026

Lea Delaria and James Cusati-Moyer have been added to the casts of The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and M Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld January 21, 2026- Go Inside the NEXT ON STAGE Finale and More
by - Jan 21, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is January 21, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Red Bull Theater To Present SEJANUS IN REVELATION Readings SerIes Photo
Red Bull Theater To Present SEJANUS IN REVELATION Readings SerIes
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 21, 2026

Red Bull Theater will present Sejanus by Ben Jonson as part of its OBIE Award–winning Revelation Readings series. Adapted and directed by Nathan Winkelstein, the reading will be performed live in New York and streamed online.
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Pla Photo
Lily Rabe, Hamish Linklater, Katrina Lenk and More to Join Reading of Tracy Letts Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

Twelve Hours with Tracy Letts, a marathon theater reading festival celebrating the works of Pulitzer Prize winner Letts, will take place at Circle in the Square Theatre.
Photos: THE DISAPPEAR Opens Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre Photo
Photos: THE DISAPPEAR Opens Off-Broadway at Audible's Minetta Lane Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

The world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt, celebrated its opening night at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. See photos here!
Review Roundup: THE DISAPPEAR Off-Broadway at Audible Theater Photo
Review Roundup: THE DISAPPEAR Off-Broadway at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2026

Audible Theater is presenting the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's review roundup!
Lily Rabe, Kristolyn Lloyd and More to Star in The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026 Photo
Lily Rabe, Kristolyn Lloyd and More to Star in The Drama League's DirectorFest 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 15, 2026

The Drama League has revealed the cast members for DirectorFest 2026, a festival focusing on the art of contemporary stage directing by an exciting new generation of talent.
Photos: Miriam Silverman, Hamish Linklater and More in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theat Photo
Photos: Miriam Silverman, Hamish Linklater and More in THE DISAPPEAR at Audible Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2026

Audible Theater will present an additional week of performances for the world premiere play The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. See photos here!
Damon Daunno, Andy Grotelueschen and More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater Photo
Damon Daunno, Andy Grotelueschen and More to Star in THE ROVER at Red Bull Theater
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026

Red Bull Theater has revealed details of the next presentation of the all new season of OBIE Award-winning Revelation Readings. Red Bull’s Revelation Readings series will continue with The Rover.
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026 Photo
Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 1, 2026

What's happening off-Broadway? BroadwayWorld is here to guide you through the top picks for theatre this month. Start the new year off right with shows featuring big stars, like An Ark with Ian McKellen and more.
Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR Photo
Video: Meet the Cast of Erica Schmidt's THE DISAPPEAR
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 26, 2025

Audible Theater will soon present the world premiere of The Disappear, a new comedy written and directed by BAFTA Award nominee Erica Schmidt. Watch in this video as the cast explains what the new play is all about!
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gal Photo
Photos: J.J. Abrams, Jimmy Fallon, and More Attend ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 22, 2025

Last week, All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich held its gala performance.  VIP guests included P!nk, Jimmy Fallon, J.J. Abrams, and more. Check out photos here!
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance Photo
Photos: ALL OUT: COMEDY ABOUT AMBITION Gala Performance
by Bruce Glikas - Dec 19, 2025

Broadway celebrated the Gala performance of All Out: Comedy About Ambition by Simon Rich and the Broadway debuts of Ike Barinholtz, Eric Andre, Abbi Jacobson, and Jon Stewart, alongside soul-pop band Lawrence. See photos!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 19, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 19, 2025
by - Dec 19, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 19, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Hamish Linklater been in?

Hamish Linklater has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Hamish Linklater been nominated for?

Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Comedy of Errors, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The School for Lies , Outstanding Lead Actor (The Lortels) for The School For Lies, Performance (Obie Awards) for School for Lies and Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Twelfth Night.

What awards has Hamish Linklater won?

Hamish Linklater won an Obie Award for his performance in School for Lies.

How many shows has Hamish Linklater written?

Hamish Linklater has written 2 shows including The Vandal (Playwright), The Whirligig (Playwright).

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